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Massachusetts, United States

Waltham, Ma, Us

Repligen is a global life sciences company that develops and commercializes highly innovative bioprocessing technologies and systems that increase efficiencies and flexibility in the process of manufacturing biological drugs.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Selected to assist with merger and post-merger transition and integration. Serve asliaison between corporations for the review and establishment of financial reportingprocedures, the collection of key reporting information, and the fielding of inquiriesfrom internal users and customers. Support executives with essential balance sheet andaccounting presentation materials. Reconcile domestic and international intercompanyaccounts. Accurately prepare annual benefit plan financial statements for the corporationas well as limited partnership financial statements. Coordinate financial statement auditswith external auditors.Key Contributions:* Regularly assist director with monthly close of financial statements involving over 20international locations. * Achieved a smooth audit process by guiding professionals through the procedures andpreparing financial statements for a defined contribution plan, defined benefit plan, andlimited partnership.* Created complex spreadsheets to assist finance group in preparing required flowsschedules to complete corporate cash flow in a timely and efficient manner.

Assisted the Director of External Reporting with managing all SEC reporting requirementsand filings for the company (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and S-3, S-4, and S-8 RegistrationsStatements), trained and supervised two financial reporting specialists, advised ontechnical accounting issues, and regularly interacted and collaborated with directors,executives, internal departments, and auditors. Contributed to new financial managementsoftware implementation. Trained and supported finance team to ensure smooth transition tonew software. Provided personalized coaching to external auditors on software utilization.Managed all XBRL-related document filings and ensured compliance with all GAAP and SECrules and regulations. Key Contributions:* Streamlined cash flow processes by implementing new financial management softwareinvolving web-based forms and tools.* Spearheaded year-end reporting cycle in order to maintain progress and meet filingdeadlines.* Solely managed the entire year-end SEC reporting process and filings duringsupervisor's long-term absence.

Prepared and reviewed all SEC documents and earnings release schedules, facilitatedexternal audit process, and supported company directors, executives, internal departments,external auditors, and business unit finance in all areas of financial reporting. Preparedvarious analyses and disclosures for 10 acquisitions including purchase price allocationsand pro forma financial statements.Key Contributions:* Increased efficiency by systemizing cash flow procedures and partnering withinternational controllers from 68 different countries.* Ensured complete compliance with strict Sarbanes-Oxley Act regulations by identifying,documenting and implementing key internal controls, and automating various processes.

Prepared supporting analyses, SEC documents, and disclosures in connection with thereporting for the company's then-existing, highly complex tracking-stock structure (i.e.four publicly-traded companies, each with stand-alone annual and quarterly 1934 Actfilings). Worked closely with the external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.Compiled monthly financial statements for several joint ventures and communicated withjoint venture controllers and partners on a monthly basis.Key Contribution:* Participated in the “successful” response process for a seven-month long SEC reviewrelated to the company's tracking-stock capital structure and reporting practices.* Met rigorous external reporting guidelines by creating a standardized template used bybusiness unit controllers to provide commentary for management's discussion and analysis.* Received multiple awards in recognition of exceptional hard work and dedication and forregularly going above and beyond expectations.

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Completed monthly close for general partnerships, joint ventures, commercial and residential properties. Also completed the required 1933 and 1934 Act filings (10-Q's and 10-K's and any other registration statements needed) . On a quarterly basis the review and preparation of cash forecasts for the properties and the fund they belonged to.

Reviewed and prepared monthly financial statements for commercial and residential properties. Supervised two property accountants.

Bachelor'S, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration; Accounting